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How To Make Crème Brûlée

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Strain the Custard Mixture

How To Make Crème Brûlée - Tutorial With Photos - Step 6: Strain the Custard Mixture

Strain the Custard Mixture

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Strain the Custard Mixture

Straining the custard filters out any eggy bits to ensure a nice, smooth consistency. Carefully pour the custard through a wire strainer (known as a sieve).

Here's a tip: rinse any egg particles out of the sieve with cold water before washing it. Hot water will cook the egg particles into the wire mesh, making it really difficult to clean.

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